Closed
Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream
Funding for community infrastructure and climate adaptation
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund provides $6 billion over 10 years to support regionally significant projects, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure. It also supports large building retrofits and smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Canada’s Regional Development Agencies.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Large building retrofits.
- Climate adaptation projects.
- Community infrastructure projects.
- Smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Regional Development Agencies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces
- Territories
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Private sector entities working with an eligible public sector or Indigenous recipient
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an initial expression of interest.
- Applications are reviewed and only shortlisted applicants are contacted for next steps.
- Further details on the next steps and priority investment areas will be provided later.
Additional information
- Private sector entities may apply only in collaboration with an eligible public sector or Indigenous recipient.
- Projects should consider private sector investment to support regional initiatives.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for next steps.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Community streamFunding for essential community infrastructure
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial streamFunding for housing, health, and education infrastructure
- Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream in the Prairie provincesFunding for public community infrastructure projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream Program
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
The Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund provides $6 billion over 10 years to support regionally significant projects, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure. It also supports large building retrofits and smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Canada’s Regional Development Agencies.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program, you must:
Public, Indigenous, or non-profit applicants
Private partners allowed with an eligible recipient
Applicant must implement and own the asset
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
Large building retrofits.
Climate adaptation projects.
Community infrastructure projects.
Smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Regional Development Agencies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at canadastrong-canadafort@infc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream is funded by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)